MP Expenses

Lowestoft MP expenses — Jess Asato

£6,339 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Jess Asato is the current MP for Lowestoft (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £6,339 in IPSA business costs — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary. See the full profile with itemised claims or read the methodology.

Total claimed — 2026-27

£6,339

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

Lowestoft MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for Lowestoft?
Jess Asato (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for Lowestoft.
How much has the MP for Lowestoft claimed in expenses?
Jess Asato claimed £6,339 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover the costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary.
How much is Jess Asato paid as an MP?
The 2026/27 basic salary for a Member of Parliament is £98,599 from 1 April 2026, set by IPSA. Additional paid roles and outside earnings are separate. The £6,339 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Jess Asato claim the most on?
Jess Asato's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Accommodation, at £4,350.
How do Lowestoft's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Jess Asato claimed £6,339. Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation — claim levels reflect factors like constituency distance from Westminster and staffing needs.

Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation. Read the methodology for details on data sourcing and publication lag.